PHILADELPHIA Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

3 HRS 35 MIN

Servings

24 servings


Ingredients

1  cup

butter, softened

2/3 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 tsp

vanilla

2-1/2 cups

flour

1/2 cup

colored sugar


Instructions

Step 1

Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add granulated sugar and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Step 2

Heat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with colored sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake 12 to 15 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.